Today, we celebrate the voices that refuse silence, the words that build culture, and the rhythm that connects us all.
Happy World Poetry Day.
East Africa Poetic Hour Battle (EAPHB) is where these voices become legacy.
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Poetry is how we remember, how we resist, how we rise.
From our streets to our stages, from our languages to our lived stories: poetry carries the soul of our people and the truth of our times.
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To every woman who writes, performs, and speaks truth through poetry: we see you, we celebrate you, and we honor your voice.
The stage is yours. The story continues.
East Africa Poetic Hour Battle (EAPHB) returns in 2026.
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Today we celebrate the women whose words move hearts, challenge systems, and carry the rhythm of our cultures.
As the great Maya Angelou wrote:
“Still I rise.”
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This Jamhuri Day, we honour the fire that built this nation and the voices that continue to shape its soul.
From the days when expression was a whisper to now, when poets stand unafraid on our monthly stages and regional platform.
Happy Jamhuri Day.
We celebrate the freedom that has allowed stories, poems, and truths to rise without apology. The East Africa Poetic Hour Battle carries this legacy forward amplifying raw, unapologetic East African voices and keeping our cultural spirit alive, loud, and moving.
Being part of the @talentindustryk 's East Africa Poetic Hour Battle @HourPoetic over the years has taught me what it means to host professionally—how to hold space, guide energy, honour performers, and connect audiences with purpose.
The Revolution marches on.
Next up on our YouTube is “Revolution in Procession” — a powerful performance by Sir Valentine, where poetry sets to ignite minds.
Watch, feel, and be moved — the revolution is poetic.
📺 Premiere now on YouTube: https://t.co/sJZQvwqegr
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It’s a free show — the only ticket is YOU showing up!
Poetic Hour is where voices rise, culture speaks, and the youth take their place.
See you at Baraza Media Lab, Kisumu tomorrow 4pm.
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IRCK Executive Director Mr. Linus Nthigai joined @Uwiano_Peace Platform for Peace workshop on election preparedness. Co-chaired by @NSCpeace & @NCIC_Kenya the forum reviewed risks, coordination needs & strategies to secure peaceful by-elections & the 2027 General Election.
"The stage has spoken. Our first performance is live!
Catch Partaker’s full piece now on our YouTube and feel the power of words shaping our future.
https://t.co/eNf0sX6Pxt
This is East Africa Poetic Hour Battle 2025 — raw, real, unapologetic."
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📞 Call: 0735 918 182 to book your session and let your sound be heard.
We’re proud to have Gweng Studio as a partner for the East Africa Poetic Hour Battle 2025 — where bold, authentic, and culturally rich voices rise.
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Partner Highlight: Gweng Studio
When it comes to capturing sound with precision and soul, Gweng Studio stands without rival— the best recording studio in Kisumu City.
From crystal-clear vocal takes to full music production, their state-of-the-art equipment and skilled engineers bring your creative vision to life. Whether you’re a poet, musician, or podcaster, Gweng Studio offers the perfect space to make your art shine.
Ladu Poetry House is a non-profit initiative dedicated to creating platforms for emerging performance poets in Africa. We believe in collaboration and in the rise and growth of refined performance poetry that carries depth, craft, and impact.
We are proud to nurture and discover new voices through platforms like the East Africa Poetic Hour Battle, which gives poets the opportunity to grow, challenge themselves, and be heard.
Together, we are not just growing poets. We are growing movements.